⏰ Prep Your Body for Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time (DST) starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026 — and that lost hour of sleep can hit harder when you’re living with MS. Because changes in sleep can affect fatigue, mood, and overall symptom management, taking a few small steps ahead of time may help ease the transition.
- Keep your sleep schedule consistent. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. A steady routine makes it easier for your body to adjust.
- Shift your bedtime gradually. Starting the week before DST, move your bedtime and wake-up time earlier by about 15 minutes each day until you’ve adjusted by an hour.
- Move dinner a little earlier. About a week before the time change, shift your evening meal earlier in 15-minute increments to support your body clock.
- Change your clocks the night before. Setting them ahead before you go to bed can make the next morning feel less disorienting.
- Start your day with sunlight. Exposure to natural light first thing in the morning helps reset your internal clock.
Click here for more tips to make the time change easier on your body.
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